Corporate Counsel - Litigation

Overview

This role involves supporting the legal team by managing corporate litigation matters and other commercial legal aspects for a publicly traded company. The position reports to the VP Deputy General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all litigation matters related to corporate disputes, including filed and threatened lawsuits, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, assist with discovery, review filings, develop litigation strategies, and negotiate settlement agreements.
• Work with the company and its subsidiaries on disputes involving subcontractors, landlords, vendors, and customers.
• Review contracts related to disputes or litigation and prepare demand letters and settlement agreements.
• Develop litigation response plans for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Manage and assist with matters regarding liens, factoring agreements with subcontractors, subpoenas, and inquiries related to fraudulent orders or bankruptcy issues involving subcontractors and vendors.
• Perform and coordinate litigation-related due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, subcontract agreements, leases, non-disclosure agreements, professional services agreements, vendor agreements, and other operational contracts as requested.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in the Florida Bar or authorization as in-house counsel by the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of corporate legal practice experience, including in-house experience.
• Significant experience handling litigation matters such as lawsuits, breach of contract claims, arbitration, mediation, demand letters, discovery, and settlement negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently, within a team, and with external partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Abilities & Exposures

• Routine office activities including standing, sitting, and extended computer use.
• Occasional domestic travel up to 10% for meetings or training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock purchase plan
• Education reimbursement
• Legal insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and more

Location

This position requires authorization to work in the United States and membership or authorization by the Florida Bar.